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Time of India
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Will Liv Morgan Leave Judgment Day? All You Need to Know About Her Apparent Replacement
Image via WWE Liv Morgan's 2025 has been a mixed bag. On one hand, she successfully captured her 4th Tag Team Championship with Raquel Rodriguez after WrestleMania 41 and elevated her status as one of the most prominent performers on the main roster. However, her momentum has come to a big halt owing to her disastrous shoulder injury on the June 16th edition of RAW. In a match against Kairi Sane, the former world champion suffered a nasty fall with her shoulder hitting the mat awkwardly. Morgan immediately rinsed in pain and rolled out of the ring while still holding her shoulder in agony. It was later reported that she had suffered a dislocated shoulder and would require surgery and thus taking her out of action for a couple of months. However, this absence has raised a big question about her place in Judgement Day. But why? Roxanne Perez Can Very Well Be Liv Morgan's Worst Nightmare in the Judgment Day On the June 30th edition of RAW, Roxanne Perez, along with Raquel Rodriguez, held onto the Women's Tag Team titles in the absence of Morgan, with the Judgment Day voting unanimously in her favor. This move saved Rodriguez from being forced to relinquish the belts in the absence of Morgan. Although Dominik Mysterio suggested talking to Morgan about the change but Finn Balor convinced the Intercontinental champion otherwise. Moreover, it was Balor who, along with JD McDonagh, convinced RAW and SmackDown GMs to nod in favor of Perez. This change further planted seeds of Perez permanently taking Morgan's place in the stable. Moreover, this isn't the first time something like this has happened. Perez has been a constant help to the stable and has also interfered in matches involving Morgan and Rodriguez. And ever since Mysterio captured the IC title at WrestleMania, Balor has realized that Morgan and Mysterio are now the top dogs of the stable. A position Balor yearned for after banishing Damien Priest. Many expected the Irishman to cost Mysterio the title just like he did to Priest, but instead, he has effectively used Perez as a point of contention between the new stable leaders. When Morgan eventually returns, she will certainly not be happy to find out about being replaced, all thanks to Balor's behind-the-scenes scheming. After all, Morgan is the same woman who, after the departures of Priest and Rhea Ripley, had become the de facto leader of Judgment Day. In storyline, Morgan had forced her way into the faction and ultimately Mysterio's arms, so it's only natural she now fears Roxanne Perez might be doing the same. WWE has been planting seeds for a Morgan face turn for some time, and now the moment feels right. A dramatic split from Judgment Day could launch her into a fresh run as one of WWE's top babyface stars. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Judgment Day's Reign Expands as Roxanne Perez Officially Crowned Women's Tag Team Champion
Image via WWE: Finn Balor, Roxanne Perez, JD McDonagh, Dominik Mysterio, and Raquel Rodriguez The Judgment Day's dominance continued on the June 30 edition of Monday Night Raw, as a long-standing question over the fate of the Women's Tag Team Titles was finally answered, and that too in stunning fashion. WWE announced that Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez have been crowned the new Women's Tag Team Champions, filling the void left by Liv Morgan, who suffered a serious shoulder injury during her match against Kairi Sane on the June 16 episode. Finn Balor and Club Push for Roxanne Perez to Become the New Tag Team Champion The decision didn't come lightly, and it was orchestrated behind the scenes by none other than Finn Balor and JD McDonagh, who had earlier in the night captured the Raw Tag Team Titles by defeating Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods. Backstage, Balor and McDonagh met with SmackDown GM Nick Aldis and Raw GM Adam Pearce. They argued that Raquel Rodriguez had done everything possible to retain the tag titles in Morgan's absence, and stripping her of the belts would be unjust. Instead, they proposed Roxanne Perez, owing to her recent ties to the group and alleged chemistry with Intercontinental Champion Dominik Mysterio, as the ideal replacement. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Serbia: New Container Houses (Prices May Surprise You) Container House Search Now Undo After some deliberation, the officials agreed, but with one major condition: the newly crowned champions must defend their titles in a fatal 4-way match at WWE Evolution on July 13 against teams from Raw, SmackDown, and NXT. Roxanne Perez becomes Women's Tag Team Champion, joins Judgment Day: Raw highlights, June 30, 2025 Later in the night, the Judgment Day celebrated their growing title collection until Raquel Rodriguez stormed in, clearly unhappy with how things unfolded. She questioned Balor's authority to name her a new partner and emphasized Liv Morgan was in rehab multiple times a week and would return soon. Balor responded with empathy, referencing his own shoulder injury at SummerSlam 2016 that forced him to vacate the Universal Championship just one night after winning it. He reminded Rodriguez that sometimes, business has to move forward. He then proposed a Judgment Day vote on the decision. Balor and McDonagh quickly voted yes. Dominik Mysterio appeared hesitant, suggesting he wanted to speak with Morgan before deciding. But Balor urged him to act independently, and Mysterio reluctantly agreed. Rodriguez, still unsure, finally gave in after some pressure. With that, the vote was unanimous, and Perez was officially crowned champion. This crowning also marks a historic moment: every active member of Judgment Day now holds a title. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Newsweek
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Finn Balor Is Looking To Snap A Stunning WWE Streak
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A surprising statistic regarding decorated WWE Raw superstar Finn Balor has come out. Wrestle Ops pointed out that today, June 3, 2025, "marks 1 full year since Finn Balor last won a singles match" on television. The prominent Judgment Day member has gotten only three wins in singles action within the past 2 years. This comes despite his consistent presence in high-profile storylines and tag team championship success. Balor's most recent attempt to secure a significant singles opportunity came just last night on the June 2nd episode of Raw. He competed in a challenging Triple Threat Money in the Bank qualifying match against CM Punk and "El Grande Americano" Chad Gable. CM Punk ultimately won the bout. Throughout 2025, Balor has remained a cornerstone of the heel faction, The Judgment Day, on Monday Night RAW. While his individual singles victories have been scarce, he has reached considerable success in the tag team ranks. He notably held the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships multiple times with fellow Judgment Day member Damian Priest. The group, also featuring Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh, Liv Morgan, Carlito (before his recent departure), and new recruit Roxanne Perez, continues to be a dominant force on the red brand. PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 08: JD McDonagh, Finn Balor, WWE World Heavyweight Champion Damian Priest, WWE Women's World Champion Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio standing in ring at the Wells Fargo Center on April 8, 2024... PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 08: JD McDonagh, Finn Balor, WWE World Heavyweight Champion Damian Priest, WWE Women's World Champion Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio standing in ring at the Wells Fargo Center on April 8, 2024 in Philadelphia, news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Balor's WWE career boasts an impressive list of accolades. He made a massive impact in NXT, where he was a two-time NXT Champion, holding the record for the longest combined reign. Upon his main roster debut in 2016, he made history by becoming the first-ever WWE Universal Champion. His resume also includes two reigns as Intercontinental Champion and one as United States Champion, showcasing his versatility and main event caliber. Known for his captivating "Demon" persona, which appears for his biggest matches, Balor has consistently been a top-level performer until the last three years, during which he has lost the majority of his matches. This current drought in televised singles victories is therefore a notable statistic for a superstar of his stature, even as he thrives within The Judgment Day. It will be interesting to see if WWE turns around its winning ways in the near future or if it continues to head down this direction. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Finn Balor teases new tag team name with JD McDonagh following WWE RAW victory
(Image via WWE) WWE star Finn Balor , along with JD McDonagh , was seen locking horns with AJ Styles and Penta in a tag team match in the recent May 19 episode of WWE RAW held at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. The segment was one of the captivating and interesting segments when the members of the Judgment Day faction intervened to help Balor and McDonagh in the tag team match. During the match, things seemed to be moving in Penta and AJ Styles' favor, until El Grande Americano appeared in the crowd and took down Penta with a headshot. Later, Balor delivered the Coupe De Grace move on him to pick up the win for his team. In the tag team match, Finn Balor and JD McDonagh secured a significant win against AJ Styles and Penta, thanks to the timely interference from Carlito and El Grande Americano, following which it is believed that Balor is planning to launch his new tag team with a cool name. Let's check out with what name Balor has come up with his new tag team. WWE star Finn Balor hints at dropping potential new tag team name following RAW victory WWE star Finn Balor has hinted at dropping a potential new tag team name following RAW victory. In the latest episode of WWE RAW, Finn Balor and JD McDonagh secured a significant win against AJ Styles and Penta , after Carlito and El Grande Americano helped them to win the bout. Full Raw highlights: May 19, 2025 Following the victory, Balor took to Instagram to share photos of himself with McDonagh and Carlito, captioning the post with " Bray to the Bone ." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why Didn't Anyone Tell You About This Power Saver? elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Pre-Order Undo However, the caption that he has posted on his social media account is nothing ordinary but has a metaphorical meaning hidden behind it. For those who are not aware, Finn Balor and JD McDonagh were both born and raised in Bray, Ireland, and since they are from the same roots, Balor is planning to form a tag team about where they belong to. This is not the first time that McDonagh has tried naming their partnership. Previously, he even referred to the partnership as "Bray Massive" after a victory on RAW, emphasizing their Irish heritage. However, 'Bray to the Bone' also seems very cool and relatable as it hints at their roots. Besides this, there have been major developments in the Judgment Day faction lately. Bálor reorganized the gang following internal betrayals at SummerSlam, adding Carlito, JD McDonagh, Dominik Mysterio, and Liv Morgan. Also Read : 3 reasons why WWE can end Liv Morgan & Dominik Mysterio's onscreen romance The tensions among the group are further complicated after the inclusion of Roxanne Perez as a possible fall back for the women's division. This name of the tag team has not been made official by the WWE tag team champion and his partner, but there is a possibility that the duo could choose this name and strengthen their alliance. Meanwhile, fans are excited to see if "Bray to the Bone" will become Balor and McDonagh's official tag team name, as they continue to fight more upcoming matches together. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Newsweek
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
WWE Teases Making Big Change To Fan-Favorite Faction
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Finn Balor has shown strong loyalty to The Judgment Day over the last few years. Many WWE fans thought Balor would be very upset with his stablemate, Dominik Mysterio after "Dirty Dom" pinned Balor to win the Intercontinental Championship at WWE WrestleMania 41. But in a surprising turn of events, Balor seemed very happy that the important title stayed within The Judgment Day. He did not appear to be angry at all about his own loss to Dominik. He even agreed to help "Dirty Dom" further by promising to deal with AJ Styles for him. Now, it seems Balor might be looking to bring some new blood into The Judgment Day. This idea comes as Roxanne Perez has made a very big impact since officially joining the WWE Raw roster. The former two-time NXT Women's Champion was officially moved to the Raw brand this week. She had already made several notable appearances on main WWE shows before this full-time call-up. Perez immediately made her mark on Raw by winning a tough Triple Threat match. In that contest, she beat both the veteran Natalya and "The Man" Becky Lynch to earn a spot in the upcoming Women's Money in the Bank ladder match. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 11: WWE Executive Vice President of Talent, Live Events and Creative Paul "Triple H" Levesque speaks at a WWE news conference at T-Mobile Arena on October 11, 2019 in Las... LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 11: WWE Executive Vice President of Talent, Live Events and Creative Paul "Triple H" Levesque speaks at a WWE news conference at T-Mobile Arena on October 11, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was announced that WWE wrestler Braun Strowman will face heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury and WWE champion Brock Lesnar will take on former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez at the WWE's Crown Jewel event at Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on October 31. MoreThis victory showed that she is off to a very strong start on her main roster journey with WWE. Later on the same Raw episode, Balor and Perez were seen talking backstage. Perez even brought some gifts for current members of The Judgment Day. She gave apples to Carlito and chicken nuggets to Dominik Mysterio, perhaps as a way to try and get on their good side. However, Balor's idea of possibly involving Perez with the group has met some pushback from within The Judgment Day. Both "Dirty Dom" and fellow member Raquel Rodriguez voiced their concerns about it. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation They claimed that Liv Morgan, another key member of The Judgment Day who is currently away from WWE, would not be happy if Roxanne Perez were to join the faction during her absence. Instead, Balor described her current connection to the group as a "support" that the faction can count on when needed. This suggests Perez might be an ally for now, with her exact future role still to be decided by the group. Morgan has been away in Japan filming her first role in a Hollywood movie, reportedly titled "Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo." Balor tried to smooth things over with his concerned stablemates regarding Roxanne Perez. He made it clear that Perez, the former NXT Women's Champion, is not being considered as a full member of The Judgment Day at this specific time. However, that could change. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
